Deadly Words and Innocent Gossip in Little Mallow
Book 3 in the Little Mallow cosy mystery series.
Muriel Grahame has kept a secret for seven decades. It’s protected her and loved ones, given them freedom and opportunities. She’s grateful for the chances, the happiness, she’s had. Her wish is to give those gifts to others.
Crystal Clere has mysteries to solve. Some are fun, like the test her police colleagues set to celebrate her move to CID. Others, like Adam’s belief he’s discovered vital information, and friend Ellie’s non existent love life, are just puzzling. Murder, and further attacks on residents of Little Mallow, are puzzling too but no fun at all.
Muriel wanted to silence gossip for fear it would lead to her secret being uncovered. Now she worries more people will suffer unless she reveals it. But how can she, when the secret is not hers alone?
Crystal gets people talking with cake baking, birthday parties, coffee and questions, questions, questions. She’s sifting through insinuations, speculation and lies to get at the truth.
Can the two women replace fear with joy, and move on with their lives?
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Great writing, lovely pace, well developed characters and great plots and twists throughout. I’d thoroughly recommend this really enjoyable read.
Sheelagh Amazon 5 stars
a collection of wonderful and somewhat quirky characters, who blend well as a group. Loved it.
MYOB Amazon 5 stars
Patsy Collins writes about characters you can visualise and care about, apart from the dodgy ones of course! … A proper puzzle to solve and enjoyable read. Best done with a cup of tea and slice of cake to hand!
Cliff Amazon 5 stars
This is a wonderful story about village life and a caring community, even though someone is murdered.
Anne Goodreads 5 stars
Really enjoyed this third in The Little Mallow series. Murders, several suspects all having motives. Kept guessing until the end.
Gill Amazon 4 stars
A great cosy read that will hold your interest all the way through.
Niddy Amazon 4 stars
A classic British cosy crime
Popsy Amazon 4 stars